[156] P. J. Twisck, in his Chronijk, shows expressly that the Waldenses would not swear, etc. Book 14, page 743, col. 2. from Henr. Boh., fol. 27.
[157] War, says the writer; but this signifies violence, vexation, etc.
[158] “Zealous Bernard,” writes Mellinus, “allowed himself to be bribed, and dared to preach and write whatever he heard said.” Second book, fol. 438, col. 2, in the margin.
[159] Vignierus, in Hist. Eccl.
[160] The papistic writer says: “From an unknown author.” The Calvanistic Mellinus however says: “But perhaps from Peter de Bruis, Henry of Toulouse, or Berengarius himself.” Second book fol. 439, col. 4, in the margin.
[161] All these passages, Mellinus has taken from the account of Guido Perpigna, in lib. de Haeresib. Bal. Cent. 2, in Append. ad Gervasium Giestrensem. Guido was of the opinion, that said people belonged to the Poor Men of Lyons, that is, the Waldenses.
[162] From the writings of Gascony.
[163] The reader must know that the writers who have given vent in this most odious manner to said testimonies respecting the holy martyrs, were papists.
[164] Master, or sir; a title of the middle ages, equivalent to the modern title of doctor.
[165] We will say nothing of this Alexander, but merely speak of his doctrine.